| "One way to keep motivation high is to remember your long-term goal. Then to accomplish that, focus on short-term goals — the day-to-day things." — Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S. |
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 | | Healthy Eating | | Indulge your sweet tooth — the healthy way | | Do you find it harder to manage your cravings during colder months? You're not alone. However, sweets such as cake, cookies, candy and doughnuts are loaded with "empty calories" — mostly from sugar and fat — because they are not very filling and offer very little (if any) nutritional value. But don't worry; you don't have to give up treats entirely on the Mayo Clinic Diet — after all, healthy living is about balance! Read on for a sweet-tooth-satisfying strawberry-banana milkshake recipe, and learn how you can make your indulgences count. | | Learn how to be smart about sweets » | | |
Today's Fitness Tip
Start a virtual walking group!
There's motivation in numbers. Tell family, friends, neighbors or co-workers that you're starting a walking group — you may be surprised by how many people are ready to lace up their walking shoes! Agree on how often to walk, what to do in case of bad weather, and the distance to cover. Having a plan will keep you accountable.
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